Cheryl Sleiman, left, listens as Ree Nathan shows her how to tie a bow during the workshop. SHONA MAGGARD/FLORIDA TODAY

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Maria Sonnenberg | | For FLORIDA TODAY

If sending Christmas cards seems a daunting endeavor to you, take inspiration from the story of Ree Nathan, who not only has a 160-recipient list, but also makes every single one of the cards she sends.

"I start in October," said Nathan, who admits that with 40 cards done, she is a little behind this year in her annual labor of love.

Each card takes about 20 minutes to create. Nathan selects from a dozen different designs to keep her interest from flagging. ...